Gastronomy

The gastronomy of Rodez and the Aveyron

In Rodez, the gastronomy of the Aveyron is savoured as much as the heritage is visited. The Rodez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the specialities of this renowned terroir, in the heart of the Rouergue.

A terroir to be savoured

Rodez is a city that is savoured as much as it is visited. Its cuisine, anchored in the terroir of the Aveyron and the Rouergue, honours generous products and renowned specialities, such as aligot, this creamy mixture of mashed potato and tomme cheese, the charcuterie, the cheeses including the famous nearby Roquefort, and the local sweets. Convivial and authentic, the cuisine of the Aveyron is an integral part of the art of living of the city.

What to see

Here you taste the specialities of the Aveyron, from aligot to the cheeses and charcuterie of the terroir, in the restaurants and shops of Rodez. The cuisine of the Aveyron is an art of living in its own right. It is a tasty stop, to be experienced during the walk in the city.

Practical information

The gastronomy of Rodez is tasted in the restaurants, markets and shops of the city, reachable on foot. Each follows its own hours, which vary; the markets are the opportunity to discover the local products. It is best to enquire about the market days to fully enjoy the local specialities.

Which specialities to taste in Rodez?

The specialities of the Aveyron, such as aligot, the charcuterie, the cheeses including the nearby Roquefort, and the local sweets, in the heart of the Rouergue.

Where to taste the gastronomy of Rodez?

In the restaurants, markets and shops of the centre of Rodez, which honour the terroir of the Aveyron.